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Experience (~have done)

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Use this pattern to say you have (or haven't) had the experience of doing something in the past. It's commonly used to talk about life experiences and memorable events.

How it works

  • Verb TA form + ことがあります

Example sentences

  1. 私は日本料理を作ったことがあります。

    I have experience making Japanese cuisine.

  2. 京都に行ったことはありません。

    I have no experience going to Kyoto.

  3. 外国で働いたことがありますか?

    Do you have experience working abroad?

  4. スキーをしたことがありますが、上手じゃありません。

    I have experience skiing, but I'm not good at it.

  5. このレストランで食べたことがあります。とても美味しかったです。

    I have experience eating at this restaurant. It was very delicious.

  6. フランス語を勉強したことはありますが、今は忘れてしまいました。

    I have experience studying French, but I've forgotten it now.

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